Full Time Receiving Associate at UTAH FOOD BANK

West Valley City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Receiving, Loading, Unloading, Inventory Management, Forklift Operation, Health and Safety Knowledge, Clerical Skills, Communication, Organizational Skills, Physical Stamina, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Cleaning, Documentation, Customer Service

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Salt Lake City - Main Distribution Center - SLC, UT 84119 Salary Range: $21.00 For over 120 years, Utah Food Bank has stayed true to our objective of serving those in need throughout our state. We work tirelessly with community partners and volunteers to continue making an impact and fulfilling our mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide. If you are looking for meaningful work in a rewarding company culture environment, we’d love to talk with you! We offer 12 paid holidays, personal days, 90% company paid medical and dental insurance for full-time employees, a 403b retirement plan & tuition reimbursement. The Receiving Associate is responsible for receiving food donations and products into the warehouse. Duties: Receiving – Load and unload semi-trailers Verify agency invoice against product (noting any discrepancies) and assist in loading product into vehicle Assist in down stacking pallets that are too tall or too heavy for racking Assist with agency return orders Keep docks and warehouse area clean and organized by sweeping, mopping and disposing of bad product Organize, consolidate and dispose of bad product; help rotate product first-in-first-out Maintain all warehouse equipment Process Commercial receipting; via fax to verify receiving, quantities and date to commercial donors Assist with filing and other clerical tasks as workload permits Responsible for complete and accurate paperwork required by Feeding America Participate in major food drives/events Assist on East Dock, as needed Assist in documenting procedures and research/resolve inventory problems Other duties as assigned Qualifications High school or GED completion High degree of accuracy with physical product, cycle counts and paperwork Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis Warehouse skills/experience required Forklift certified or ability to become forklift certified (in-house training and certification) Knowledge of or ability to learn Health, Safety and OSHA requirements Computer skills required including experience with Excel, Word & Outlook Ability to work and communicate in a courteous and professional manner with staff, volunteers and donors High professional and ethical standards Physical Requirements: The work requires considerable strenuous physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and to 75 pounds some of the time, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, pushing and/or pulling heavy loads, operating and working around equipment such as shrink-wrap machine, forklifts and pallet jacks. Mandatory 4 to 6 work weekends. High attendance expectations. During peak seasons, all UFB staff may be asked to assist with receiving donations, picking up donations or other customer service work outside the normal scope of duties. Utah Food Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

The Receiving Associate is responsible for receiving food donations and products into the warehouse, including loading and unloading semi-trailers and verifying agency invoices. Additional duties include maintaining warehouse cleanliness and assisting with inventory management.